These easy honey garlic meatballs have a tangy-sweet glaze with just a touch of heat from optional jalapeños. SO easy to make and they are great for family dinners or appetizers, depending on how big you make them.
Meatballs
2 Preheat oven to 425F.
3 In a large bowl, combine eggs and milk.
4 Add the bread crumbs, onion and salt.
5 Mix the beef in with your hands until it is completely mixed in.
6 Gently shape into balls - larger for dinner servings 1-inch or so for appetizer servings.
7 Place in a parchment lined baking sheet with sides.
8 Bake, uncovered, at 400° for [timer minutes=0]12 minutes[/timer] or until meat registers 155F on an insta-read thermometer.
9 Remove from the oven and set aside.
Honey Garlic Glaze
12 In a heavy skillet, saute garlic and jalapeno in butter over medium heat until tender - do not let the garlic get brown.
13 Stir in the ketchup, honey and soy sauce.
14 Bring to a boil.
15 Reduce heat and cover.
16 Simmer for about [timer minutes=0]5 minutes[/timer], stirring occasionally.
17 Add the meatballs to the sauce.
18 Carefully stir to evenly coat.
19 Simmer for [timer minutes=0]10 minutes[/timer] more.
